Stacey M, Stacey RC, Robin, Jenn & Krystal had a successful visit to the garden on January 8, 2010. This was a kick off to "Third Path to the Garden" project which aims to develop organic, sustainable gardens. The goals of 3rd Path to the Garden is to:
• Begin analysis of the relationship between environment, health, poverty, and empowerment of women of color.
• Provide a source of healthy food and activity for shelter residents.
• Engage youth and expand 3rd Path sustainability and social
entrepreneurship efforts.
• Improve nutrition and health of residents of the Women Helping Women Shelter;
• Educate and empower residents to have control over their food choices and sources;
• Reduce family food budgets and encourage self-reliance.
As such, there will be an opportunity to help clean up the garden shed on Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 am.
Also, members of Third Path Maui will attend the 2010 Body & Soil Conference. Stacey RC and Hi’ilei Casco will be attending on January 16. Jennilin and Krystal Alcain will be attending on Sunday, January 17. For more information on the conference, please visit http://mauialohaaina.org. We will learn, connect, network, engage and EDUCATE our fellow gardeners.
Some priorities that emerged from our site visit are implementing a recycling program and composting of green waste, start with existing raised beds, portable “garden in a bucket” for residents, request for bananas, papayas, and other kid friendly crops, request for egg laying chicken coop.
Above is the iphoto of our beautiful workspace for your enjoyment and VISIONING *;)
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